One remote but possible case is where part of the software for some reason
doesn't exit with the rest of the program and it holds the port. This is the
case where it works fine right after a reboot of the computer but doesn't
work starting JMRI a second time. To figure this out it is critical to keep
everything plugged in the exact same places. Use Windows device manager to
confirm where the device is plugged in to confirm the port number.

Any time you check/change the preferences in JMRI to see the connection
settings, save it to make sure that's what you use next time, but do not ask
it to restart. My reason is after the save, check the Help->System Console,
it may have error messages from it trying to save and that would help to
know if that happens. Then I'd do an exit of JMRI to let it try to close
down.

Now use the Windows File Manager to find the username\JMRI\log directory,
look at the session.log file, notepad or WordPad would do. Look at the end
of it for any error messages. It may give us a clue.

If you see anything suspect in the log files, cut/paste them into an email
for us to see. I'm hoping we can spot a clue.

One long shot is a problem with firewall or antivirus programs interfering.
To test that, disconnect from the network, shut down those programs. If you
can suddenly open and close JMRI and have no problems, we know the area of
the issue.

-Ken Cameron, Member JMRI Dev Team
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Jerry,

Am 01.02.2020 um 06:12 schrieb JerryG via Groups.Io:

I've just started experimenting with using JMRI's audio objects.? I can't find an explanation of each of the elements on the Add/Edit screens but they do seem to have reasonably descriptive names.? I'm particularly interested in the purpose of "Loop Points." I hoped it might be a way to play just part of an audio clip (by setting the Start or End), but changing these appears to have no effect.? I change one or both, then hit "Apply" and OK, but the change doesn't seem to stick.? When I go back in to Edit, these values are right back where they were before I edited.

A very good overview on audio objects is here:


For further details I would like to recommend this page:


One more recommendations is:


The "Loop Points" are not implemented, as far as I can see. Good loop sounds are sometimes difficult to create. The discussion on jmriusers might give you an impression and valuable hints, e.g. here:
/g/jmriusers/message/165465 and following.

My point is, that an audio editor (like the free Audacity) could provide a better support for creating loop sound than using "Loop Points".

But it might be an alternative for you to use "offsets". That's implemented in JMRI Audio and does "Set the offset in which to start playback of this AudioSource".

Also, is there any way to crank up the gain on Audio Sources beyond 1?? I'm using the example sounds and some need a boost.? I tried and it would let me enter a number >1 but then wouldn't save it.

In principle yes. But in some cases gain is limited to maximum 1.0. I have found to use gain is complex. I use Audacity to amplify a sound (if necessary) and gain for fine tuning. And I try to limit my gain values to 1.0.

Adjusting gain works for me with the JMRI Audio Tables. I just tried to save a changed gain value. It works. I did File >> Store >> Store Configuration Only to File.

I also found what I think is some unusual behavior around creating new objects:
- I have one buffer (IAB1) saved in a panel file which I open.? When I go to Add Buffer, the screen shows IAB1 in the System Name (no automatic increment).? I didn't notice this, so selected another sound and hit OK.? JMRI changed the file loaded into the buffer IAB1.? Seems like it shouldn't change an existing buffer under the guise of Add Buffer.
- However, when I then went to Add Buffer, it automatically came up with a new (incremented) system name, IAB2.? If I then Delete IAB2, and hit Add Buffer, it comes up with IAB3.? If I cancel out of that, close the Audio Table windows, and re-enter, Add Buffer shows a system name of IAB4.? So some counter not properly noticing that IAB2 and IAB3 never got created (or at least they don't show in the Audio Table screen).
-? At one point I got an error message but I was unable to reproduce that consistently.

I have no experience here. I'm creating buffers and sources by a Jython script like or by a config.xml file (for VSDecoders).

Klaus

Thanks Dave, (Wisconsin)
I was pretty sure that all things JMRI related were kept under one roof.? I would have been surprised to find a separate CATS group though there is a CATS web site:

Dave... (Colorado)

So, you never did give the results of the log....have you read it? . I think you'll find an idea as to what's going on there.

Thanks Marc. ?I tried the update about 5 times, "program failed", "port not recognized" error messages. ?

Please note, I successfully connected once with this PR3 unit and cable and was able to run Decoder Pro perfectly- I don't understand how it could be a hardware failure. ?

Replace the USB cable.

If your operating system is 64, the PR3 might need a firmware update. USe the Digitrax supplied DIGIIPL to apply the update
DIGIIPL :

Firmware update :


" This is a product upgrade to expand the PR3 beyond the original 32 bit operating system design capability. Users on 32 bit systems and whose PR3's are working fine do not need to modify their PR3's. This IPL is only recommended for users with 64 bit systems or have had issues with Vista/Win7/Win8. "

This also helps proves the connection is valid and that the PR3 is operational.

Apart that the usual driver update (Win10 provides the proper driver)

If issue persists, call Digitrax and arrange service for the PR3.

Marc

Forgot to mention:? PanelPro 4.19.2+R846b684, Java 1.8.0_231 (en), Windows 10.
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jerryg2003@...

I've just started experimenting with using JMRI's audio objects.? I can't find an explanation of each of the elements on the Add/Edit screens but they do seem to have reasonably descriptive names.? I'm particularly interested in the purpose of "Loop Points." I hoped it might be a way to play just part of an audio clip (by setting the Start or End), but changing these appears to have no effect.? I change one or both, then hit "Apply" and OK, but the change doesn't seem to stick.? When I go back in to Edit, these values are right back where they were before I edited.

Also, is there any way to crank up the gain on Audio Sources beyond 1?? I'm using the example sounds and some need a boost.? I tried and it would let me enter a number >1 but then wouldn't save it.

I also found what I think is some unusual behavior around creating new objects:
- I have one buffer (IAB1) saved in a panel file which I open.? When I go to Add Buffer, the screen shows IAB1 in the System Name (no automatic increment).? I didn't notice this, so selected another sound and hit OK.? JMRI changed the file loaded into the buffer IAB1.? Seems like it shouldn't change an existing buffer under the guise of Add Buffer.
- However, when I then went to Add Buffer, it automatically came up with a new (incremented) system name, IAB2.? If I then Delete IAB2, and hit Add Buffer, it comes up with IAB3.? If I cancel out of that, close the Audio Table windows, and re-enter, Add Buffer shows a system name of IAB4.? So some counter not properly noticing that IAB2 and IAB3 never got created (or at least they don't show in the Audio Table screen).
-? At one point I got an error message but I was unable to reproduce that consistently.

Thanks, Jerry


Also, when I tried to create a second buffer, I hit Apply before changing the System Name.? I got an error and BOTH of my buffers disappeared.

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jerryg2003@...

I recently installed JMRI version 4.18+R37ad3d0 on a relatively new desktop PC running Windows 10 home, using a Digitrax PR3 with intent to use the Decoder Pro application. ?The install went fine, but the connection was a bit more challenging. My PC has two serial ports on the front; ?after a few trial-and-error changes of moving the PR3 USB cable between the two ports, and changing the serial port designation on the "Connections" screen between the various choices (COM 4, 1, and 3) I was pleased that communication was established with the loco on the programming track using one of the physical USB ports and COM3. ?I was able to program several locomotives, JMRI is a real pleasure to use. I used direct byte and specified programming track.

I shut down for the night, and returned the next day to program a few more locos. ?I cannot get the connection to work. ?I don't recall changing anything.?

By 'work', my experience is that the loco on the programming track moves a bit and may flash its lights when read/write is working correctly. The PR3 unit also flashes a combination of green and red lights (sorry for the non-technical description). I cannot find any combination of selecting different usb ports and changing the "COM" settings on the connection screen that establish communication with the loco.

I typically get the following error message box when attempting to start the Decoder Pro: "Unable to create connection "LocoNet" (L). Serial port COM4 not found. Unable to run startup actions due to earlier failures. Please check the log for more details. ?If you need to plug in or turn on anything, do so before restarting".?

I am stumped. ?It seems to be a connection issue, as Decoder Pro worked flawlessly before. There don't seem to be all that many connection items that I can change (I've now spent several hours changing every permutation and combination (where I change the PR3 cable attach port on the computer, and change COM port settings on the connection pane). ?When I move the cable between USB ports the Decoder Pro seems to see it, as it then gives alternative COM settings to choose from (sometimes just COM 1, then sometimes adds COM3 or COM4 or other choices when I move the cable around).

As I attempt to write to the loco, the programming pane (basic speed control for example) gives messages saying it is writing to the CV, but always then says "Programmer error: Timeout talking to the command station (306)". ?The loco does not move or flash, the graphics on my computer screen around the speed variables turn red and stay red. ?When Decoder Pro worked correctly it cycled quickly through the variables and the screen didn't stay red, as I recall. I don't think the loco is talking to anything.

I've tried other usb ports. ?Both the PC and Decoder Pro seem to recognize that something has changed - Windows tells me it has set up the new serial port (say COM6), and that COM selection appears on the connection screen in Decoder Pro, but I always get an error message on startup saying that port (COM6 in this example) is in use.

I've restarted the system a couple dozen times as I change combinations of the cable attach point/ COM setting. I've read the documentation on error messages and couldn't figure out a debug approach. I don't know what else to try. ?Any suggestions are welcome, thank you for reading this far.

What is a? "template " are you referring too ?

My assumption would be "Function Map "

Marc

Can the Digitrax templates be made like the Soundtraxx templates?
Jim K

Hi Dave.
Good question now that I think about it. I don't believe the CATS group was moved. Plus I do not know who would do that.
Later
Dave

Mike,

On 1 Feb 2020, at 5:27 AM, Mike Swederska <shur-way@...> wrote:

Thanks. I’m going to look into using Dropbox. I’m already using Dropbox for work.

As well as the Dropbox use link:
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There's a more in-depth description of what JMRI stores where at:
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Dave in Australia

Thanks. I’m going to look into using Dropbox. I’m already using Dropbox for work.?

Dave,
I don't think a WireShark log will be helpful in diagnosing the crash. It is in JMRI.
I've created a GitHub issue to track it:?
While collecting the debug log, if you find a repeatable way to cause the error, please provide those steps.
--SteveT

JMRI DecoderPro

The "Reset to defaults"? you are presented with when you open a roster entry only affects the roster entry.? These are the "Defaults" as called out by the DecoderPro definition file.? You would need to write out these "Reseted Values'? to the decoder to complete the reset.? These might not be the true factory defaults as they were input by the author of the definition file.

For a true " Factory reset "? one must use the RESET feature of the decoder. For this you must :

1 - Find the 'RESET'? at top of the roster entry, it is next to ' File '.
2 - Select ' Factory Reset '
3 - Select one of the reset options that are available. Digitrax will have a "Reset All CV's" or " Reset All CV's except speed table "
4 - Hit the "OK" button

Marc

You can omit the <show> elements.

On the screen, JMRI displays little icon files. Those don’t depend on what <show> says.

On the layout, JMRI has to drive hardware to display the right appearance. That’s done through various kinds of signal masts. Some of those depend on the <show> elements, some don’t. The ones that do use <show> won’t work unless that’s there, but others will.

Bob

On Jan 31, 2020, at 8:32 AM, tnt23 <tim.tashpulatov@...> wrote:

If the <show> tags can be totally left out, this would also suit me.

Is there a particular type of signal mast you’d like to start with? I could look more specifically.
I am starting with the simple (and cute) dwarf signal, see the picture. Carrying two lights, Lunar and Blue, it can dispay two aspects: Blue = Stop, Lunar = Proceed.



I have copied XML files from Basic signalling setup, and edited appearance files a bit. When running XML check I get error message regarding non-standard color (Blue) in <show> field.

Regards
Tim

--
Bob Jacobsen
rgj1927@...

The reset operation in the menu bar sends the commands to have the decoder do a local reset. You should do a Read All Sheets after that to make sure DecoderPro knows the new values.

The button to set to defaults sets DecoderPro’s values to the values in the decoder definition. You should do a Write All Sheets after that to make sure the decoder is updated with the new values.

Bob

On Jan 31, 2020, at 8:16 AM, Dale DeWitt <dcdewitt@...> wrote:

I have a couple of Digitrax motor decoders that need to be reset to factory defaults. When I choose reset to default in JMRI, does that simply reset the JMRI values shown on the screen to the template defaults or does it actually reset the decoder its self to the default settings. Pardon this very basic question.

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Bob Jacobsen
rgj1927@...

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If the <show> tags can be totally left out, this would also suit me.

Is there a particular type of signal mast you’d like to start with? I could look more specifically.

I am starting with the simple (and cute) dwarf signal, see the picture. Carrying two lights, Lunar and Blue, it can dispay two aspects: Blue = Stop, Lunar = Proceed.



I have copied XML files from Basic signalling setup, and edited appearance files a bit. When running XML check I get error message regarding non-standard color (Blue) in <show> field.

Regards
Tim